On June 11, the group stage of the World Cup African qualifiers was in full swing, with Benin and Nigeria in a bloodcurdlingly strong match.
Nigeria started the match on fire, with Chukwueze's precise cross from the side in the 28th minute and Onyedika's cool shot making it 1-0. But Benin didn't give up as they quickly adjusted their strategy to turn the game around.
The turnaround came in the 37th minute! Jordel Dossou broke the ball in the middle of the field and scored with a clever low shot, equalizing the score at 1-1. This goal not only boosted Benin's morale, but also made the game even more exciting.
In the extra time of the first half, the Beninese team continued their efforts. In the 45th and 3rd minute, Olaitan sent in a precise corner kick, which Mouni jumped up to head home, making it 2-1 and Benin's victory.
At the end of the match, the two sides fought to the death. Nigeria attempted a counterattack, but Benin's defense was like a brick wall and managed to withstand the Nigerian onslaught with excellent teamwork and resilience.
In the 85th minute, Olawoyin's cross from the right was inadvertently headed off the line by a defender. In the 86th minute, Onuachu's header went over the crossbar. Although the Nigerian team created a number of threats in the second half, but they could not be converted into goals.
As the referee's final whistle blew, the dust settled on the match. Benin completed the comeback with a 2-1 win over Nigeria to earn a crucial victory. Goals from Moune and Jordel Dossou were the key to the win. Nigeria, on the other hand, led at half-time but were unable to withstand Benin's fierce comeback and lost.
